About Lori Kananen
Lori Kananen is one of our part-time Spiritual Directors. In 2017, she completed a graduate program in Spiritual Theology from the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation. She is certified as a Spiritual Director through The Cenacle of Our Lady of Divine Providence School of Spirituality in association with the Franciscan University of Steubenville. She resides in Spring with her family and is the Lay Pastoral Associate at Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center. Lori is Consecrated to the Lord as a Lay Missionary of Charity and through this way of life shares the gifts she has been given.
My Favorite Prayer:
“Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall proclaim your praise” Psalm 51:17
My Favorite Mental Health Quote:
“Begin again” - Venerable Bruno Lanteri
My Favorite Bible Verse:
“Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” - John 21:15
My Favorite Saint:
St Mother Teresa of Calcutta and St John Paul II
What I do for fun!
Enjoy reading, sewing, visiting new places and most importantly spending time with family and friends.


